Many essential oils contain natural active components that favorably affect the condition of both normal and problem hair, support or normalize the hair roots and condition the scalp, improve the hair structure, nourish the scalp and condition hair. Such means are used for preventive purposes of normal hair, for hair conditioning, and for oily hair treatment and conditioning.

METHODS OF APPLICATION

A. The addition of essential oil(s) in the shampoo, mask, conditioner, etc. in a ratio of 1-3% (15 ml basics 3-9 drops of mix of essential oils). Often used for conditioning rather than for treatment. You can also use a few drops on your hair brush to use for a natural hair conditioning as well as adding a pleasant smell to support the body, mind and spirit.
Blends of essential oils for conditioning for any type of hair (without oil-base)
1. equal parts of oil of rosemary, chamomile, cedar, clary sage and jasmine absolute
2. in a 2:1 ratio of lavender essential oil and peppermint (check out the recipe for allergens since peppermint may cause skin irritation)
OR pick oils for a blend in accordance with the type of hair taking into account the recommendations on the use of essential oils at the end of this article.
ATTENTION: Coniferous essential oil (pine, cypress, juniper) and citrus (orange, lemon, mandarin, lime, petitgrain) should be used with caution, as their components can react with components of readymade shampoos.
To circumvent this problem there are many recommendations for the preparation of the foundations of your own shampoo: add 60 ml of water and half a teaspoon of oil (jojoba, avocado or olive) to 120 ml liquid soap. Add essential oil or blend of essential oils of your choice. You are welcome to experiment but first prepare a couple of blends using existing recipes and then decide if they are suitable for you.

B. Revitalizing mask for hair before shampooing.
The mask can be done using a small amount of oil base in accordance with the type of hair. The oil can be warmed up a little so it feels pleasant to the scalp.
Course of treatment
Every day or every other day for total of 10-15 times. Support the regime, use once a week. The mask can be applied on both dry or wet hair. With your fingertips rub the mask into the scalp and hair, cover with a plastic bag and tighten around the head with a towel. Leave on the hair for about an hour. Rinse with warm water and shampoo as usual. The addition of egg yolk works well to soften and add shine to hair.
For normal hair
1. Into 15 ml of jojoba oil or sweet almond oil (you can mix the two oils in the ratio 1:1) add 6-8 drops of essential oil of chamomile (recommended for light hair) or rosemary (recommended for dark hair) or 3-4 drops each of essential oils of chamomile and rosemary (good conditioning mix)
2. Into 15 ml of the selected oil-base add:
– 2 drops each of rosemary, lavender, clary sage and jasmine absolute (refreshes the scalp)
– 2 drops each of lavender, rose or geranium, ylang-ylang and patchouli (good for dry hair)
– 2 drops each of chamomile, lavender and sandalwood, and 1 drop of jasmine absolute (conditioner)
– 2 drops each of rose absolute, patchouli, lavender and sandalwood (good for dry hair)
For oily hair
1. Into 15 ml of jojoba add 6-8 drops of rosemary
2. Into 15 ml of jojoba oil add 2-3 drops each of lavender, bergamot and cypress
For dry hair
Into 50 ml of warm olive oil, add 10-12 drops of lavender
For dry and brittle hair
Into 30 ml of olive oil add half a tablespoon of oil with vitamin E (This is most important. You can buy capsules or a vial at the pharmacy) and 3-4 drops each of lavender, and geranium and 6 to 7 drops chamomile or rosemary.
For dry hair with split ends
Into 15 ml olive oil base (the drier and more damaged hair – jojoba oil; for oily hair – sesame oil) add 8-10 drops of rosemary
To prevent dandruff
Into 15 ml oil-base add 2 drops each of essential oils of cedar (Atlas), lavender, rosemary and tea tree
For dandruff dry
1. Into 15 ml of oil-base add 4-5 drops of lavender and tea tree
2. Into 15 ml of warm coconut oil (heat in a water bath) add 2 drops of lemongrass and 6-8 drops of tea tree oil
For dandruff oily
Into 15 ml of jojoba oil add 4-5 drops of bergamot or sandalwood, or 7-10 drops of one of the mentioned oils
For hair loss
15 ml olive oil or avocado oil add 2 drops each of rosemary, cedar and sage
For pediculosis (lice)
1. to 60 ml of sweet almond oil add 10 drops of rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, geranium, or rose (1-2 times daily)
2. to 25 ml of water and 75 ml of vodka add 1 tablespoon of lavender oil and tea tree (1-2 times daily)

C. Rinse with added essential oils.
Towel dry hair. Below are recipes from a number by 2 rinses after one wash.
For normal hair
1. Into 250 ml of water add 5 drops each of essential oils of geranium, rosemary and petitgrain
2. Into 15 ml of apple cider vinegar add 4-8 drops of essential oil or blend of choice (see information about essential oils below)
For oily hair
1. Into 15 ml of apple cider vinegar (one tablespoon plus one teaspoon) add 2-4 drops each of bergamot and rosemary
2. To 250 ml of water add 5 drops each of essential oils of bergamot, frankincense and rosemary
3. Into 15 ml of apple cider vinegar add 2-4 drops each of lavender and clary sage

D. Gel for messaging into hair and scalp after shampoo.
This tonic stimulates, activates, deodorizes and conditions. After shampoo message into the scalp with fingertips and apply to hair in small amounts.
For normal hair
To 250 ml or 1 cup of boiled or melt water add 5 ml of rosemary oil
For oily hair
To 250 ml or 1 cup of boiled or melt water add 60 ml of apple cider vinegar and 10-15 drops each of lavender and clary sage (the smell of the vinegar will evaporate quickly, but the result of this exposure will remain)
For normal and especially dry hair
250 ml or 1 cup of boiled or melt water add 10-15 drops each of essential oil of peppermint and chamomile (for light hair) or rosemary (for dark hair and also for hair loss).

And information about the use of essential oils for those who like to experiment:
For light hair
Essential oils of chamomile and lemon (both for somewhat dry hair)
For dark hair
Essential oils of rosemary and rosewood
For normal hair
Essential oils of cedar, cypress, lavender, lemon, rosemary, rosewood, chamomile, carrot seed, thyme or sage (any). Base oil – sweet almond or jojoba.
For oily hair
Essential oils of bergamot, grapefruit, cedar, cypress, lavender, juniper, petitgrain, rosemary, or clary sage. Base oil – jojoba. You can add wheat germ oil. The base for rinse – apple cider vinegar.
For dry hair
Essential oils of geranium, ylang-ylang, lavender, juniper, sandalwood will improve the condition of the hair; you can also use the essential oils recommended for normal hair.
For dandruff
Essential oils geranium, lavender, cedar, cypress, juniper, peppermint, patchouli, rosemary, chamomile, tea tree, sage (any) or eucalyptus. Base oil: olive or jojoba. Rinsing with apple cider vinegar and peppermint leaf or any other one or two essential oils for this problem.
For hair loss
Essential oil of caputa, cedar, cypress, peppermint, rosemary, thyme or sage (any).
Base oil
Avocado with added aloe vera or oil of birch.
For brittle hair
Warm jojoba oil, lanolin (animal wax) and oil of burdock root.
Pruritus
Essential oil of peppermint.

I know from my own experience, the better the care of hair, the more beautiful the hair! However, I want to remind you about nutrition – proper nutrition is the key to good health, well-being and appearance, as well as hair. All work in the complex.

Good luck!

The following are the properties of different essential oils that you can use to formulate recipes for skin care. This information is given as to skin type. Remember the basic rule of aromatherapy that only oils of lavender and tea tree can be used without the basics. Rules of using other essential oils and proportions of them to different type bases refer to parts of the methods of application of aromatherapy in the article “AROMATHERAPY APPLICATION METHODS’ GUIDE” in the first and second parts of this article.

Anise: For loose and saggy skin. Used for wrinkles. Also used against lice and scabies. It is recommended as a remedy of infectious skin diseases.

Orange: For any type of skin care. Good for oily skin. Especially recommended for sensitive and tired skin. Very good for toning the skin. Apply for water retention and cellulite, eliminates toxins. Helps treat dermatitis. Is used for infants and children.

Basil: To open up the pores. Refreshes and tones sluggish and swollen skin.

Benzoin: A good remedy for chapped and dry skin. Makes the skin more elastic. Softens chapped skin and dry cracked skin (e.g. heels). Recommended for inflammation, irritation and itching of the skin, and in ulcers and abscesses.

Bergamot: For any type of skin care. Used in normal, mixed and oily skin. Can be used on irritated skin. Recommended for acne, boils, herpes, seborrhea and herpes zoster. Used for wound healing. In combination with eucalyptus helps heal skin ulcers.

Immortelle: Used for chapped skin, burns and inflamed skin. Helps with resorption of scars. In combination with bergamot, lavender and yarrow oil it is used to treat psoriasis.

Vetiver: For ageing skin. Effective for pimples.

Geranium: For any type of skin care because it controls the secretion of the sebaceous glands. Used for normal and oily skin. Especially recommended for dry and/or aging skin and for moisturizing any skin type. Good cleanser. Activating the blood flow, gives a healthy glow to pale skin. Used in abscesses, ulcers, boils, pimples and acne. Good to heal burns. It is recommended for cellulite. Used in cases of dry eczema and psoriasis.

Grapefruit: Helps with fatty and edematous skin. Used for spots.

Jasmine: For any type of skin care. Particularly used for sensitive skin. Especially recommended for moisturizing. Used for inflamed skin and itching. In mixture with oils of mandarin and lavender and used to strengthen the elasticity of the skin in areas of stretch marks and scarring.

Ylang-ylang: For any type of skin care. It helps to control the balance of fat. and is recommended for dry and oily skin.

Keepout: Good for spots. Helps with chronic skin diseases, particularly acne or psoriasis.

Calendula: Recommended for pimples, ulcers and abscesses. Good for burns. Used for wound healing.

Camphor: Recommended for mixed skin and wrinkles.

Cedar: For any type of skin care. Is used for dry, normal and oily skin. Good effect on swollen skin. Used to soften the skin in combination with cypress and incense oils Used for pimples and acne. Recommended for irritated and itchy skin. Used for dermatitis, wet eczema and psoriasis.

Cypress: Used for oily, it helps to maintain fluid balance in the tissues of mature and aging skin, especially recommended for wrinkles. Good effect on swollen skin. Used with sweating skin. Particularly used for skin affected by cellulite, combined with geranium and fennel oils. Used for seborrhea. Also recommended for rupture of small capillaries under the skin and varicose veins. Promotes the healing of wounds.

Lavender: For any type of skin care. Is used for dry, normal, combination, oily and aging skin. It has a balancing effect on sebum. Especially recommended for skin with spots, inflamed and chapped. Used in almost all types of skin problems. Used in abscesses, boils, ulcers, boils, pimples, acne, wounds due to suppuration and seborrhea. Especially recommended for burns of any type, including solar, and for wound healing. One of the best remedies to promotes healing. Very good for inflamed and itching skin. Used in combination with other essential oils for eczema and psoriasis.

Incense: Used for oily skin. Rejuvenates skin and smoothes wrinkles. Especially recommended for inflamed skin and healing wounds.

Lemongrass: A good tonic for the skin. Contributes to the disclosure and cleanse the pores.

Lemon: For any type of skin care. Used for oily and/or tired skin. Especially recommended for skin with spots and freckles (has a bleaching effect) and to open up the pores. Often used for pimples and boils. It is recommended for itching of the skin, seborrhea and psoriasis. Good effect on the skin for sunburn. Popular means of removal of calluses, growths and warts. Softens scar tissue.

Marjoram: Stimulates the bloodstream.

Mandarin: Often combined with essential oils of neroli and lavender oils for resorption of scar.

Melissa (lemon mint): For any type of skin care. Recommended for cases of allergic reactions on the skin. Used in weeping eczema, herpes and shingles.

Mira: For ageing skin. Used for itching skin and wet eczema. It is recommended for normal healing and infected wounds.

Myrtle: For any type of skin care. Can be used for spots. Good effect on swollen skin. Dissolves hematoma. Reduces typical for peeling skin of psoriasis.

Juniper: Great toner for oily skin. Helps to open and cleanse pores. Good for almost all types of skin problems. Used for spots, acne and seborrhea. Especially recommended for cellulite and to effectively remove toxins. Widely used for inflamed skin, including dermatitis and wet eczema. It is also used for skin affected by varicose veins. Can be used for wound healing.

Peppermint: For oily and/or rough skin. Recommended for inflamed skin and itching.

Neroli: For any type of skin care. Recommended for normal, dry, sensitive and mature skin. Promotes regeneration of skin cells and improve its elasticity. It is especially recommended for smoothing wrinkles. Used when wounds due to suppuration, and also for broken capillaries under the skin.

Niaouli: Good for inflamed skin and boils.

Palmarosa: Useful for dry skin, as vosstanavlivaet fluid balance and stimulates natural secretion of sebum.

Patchouli: Recommended for flabby, aging and chapped skin. Good effect on swollen skin. Can be used for spots. Used for inflamed skin and itching. Recommended with weeping eczema.

Rose: For any type of skin care. Used for normal, dry and oily skin, and for pore cleansing. Especially recommended for aging and tired skin. Good effect on inflamed skin. Applied for redness of the skin due to damage of capillary vessels. Is used for infants and children.

Rosemary: For oily and/or tired skin. Having a strong toning and firming effect, revitalizes the sagging skin and removes puffiness and odutlovatost. Recommended for use on skin spots. Used for herpes. Is used for healing normal and infected wounds.

Rose tree: For any type of skin care. Recommended for normal, dry, sensitive and inflamed skin. Rejuvenates aging and wrinkled skin. Promotes healing of cuts and other skin injuries.

Chamomile: It is recommended for normal healing and infected wounds, burns, ulcers and abscesses. Good to use in case of allergic reactions on the skin, irritation and itching of the skin. Recommended for dermatitis, herpes and psoriasis.

Chamomile: Recommended for dry, normal, combination and tired skin. Used in abscesses, boils, ulcers and boils. Good to use in case of allergic reactions on the skin, irritation and itching of the skin, damage to the small vessels of the skin. Recommended for dermatitis, herpes and psoriasis. Used for healing of infected wounds. Is used for infants and children.

Sandalwood: For any type of skin care. Used for oily and/or chapped skin. Especially recommended for dry skin and hydration, as well as problems of inflamed skin and itching. Especially useful for dry eczema. Promotes healing of infected wounds. In combination with coconut oil has very good effect on the skin of the neck.

Carrot seed: Improves the complexion, tones, hydrates and rejuvenates the skin making it more elastic. Used in chapped skin. It is especially recommended for smoothing wrinkles. The strongest softening and moisturizing the skin essential oil.

Pine: A good tonic. Has a beneficial effect on swollen skin. Effective for eczema and psoriasis. Promotes healing of wounds.

Thyme: Good for skin covered with any type of stain. Used for boils. Recommended for wound healing. Helps with dermatitis.

Fennel: For flabby and aging skin. Especially recommended for skin with wrinkles, as well as for skin affected by cellulite (eliminates toxins and fluid).

Tea tree: Skin covered with any type of spots, in particular purifies the skin after chicken pox and shingles. Used for acne and herpes. Soothes inflamed skin. Applied for burns, including solar. Recommended for such skin diseases, as ulcers, ringworm and warts.

Garlic: Recommended for abscesses, ulcers and boils. Is used to heal infected wounds and sores. Able to remove corns and warts.

Sage: Recommended for flabby and tired skin and for skin covered with stains. Used in abscesses, ulcers and boils. Recommended for cellulite. Good effect on the skin for sunburn. Used for wound healing. Can improve the condition of skin ulcers, dermatitis and psoriasis.

Clary sage: For any type of skin care. Used for flaccid and tired skin. It is also effective for swollen and puffy skin. Recommended for inflamed skin and boils. It has been successful when used as an aid for seizure disorders. It can also be used as an aid for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Children under age 6 years old should not use clary sage as a dietary supplement. Avoid using on infants and very small children.

Eucalyptus: Used in abscesses, ulcers, boils and herpes. Used for inflamed skin.

Information about the properties of essential oils for skin care and resolution of existing skin problems will help you to better navigate the recipes, the data in the first two sections of this article, and also to try some of their variations of means for skin care body.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Good luck!

A. Body oil blends from carrier oils
The oil base and blends (Can be used without added essential oils.)
1. “Rain” to cool and soothe the skin
– 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil
2. “Mediterranean” to soften the skin
– 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
3. To nourish and soften the skin
– 110 ml of avocado oil or choose jojoba
– 10 ml of wheat germ oil
4. To power # 1
– To 15 ml of jojoba oil
– 15 ml peanut oil
– 15 ml of almond oil
– 7 ml Leticia oil
– To 7 ml of the germ oil (germ) wheat
5. To power # 2
– 100 ml of almond oil
– 100 ml of canola oil
– 30 ml olive oil, infused with herbs (chamomile, peppermint oils, etc.)
– 4 ml wheat germ oil
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
Storage:
With addition of wheat germ oil no more than 4-5 months and no more than 3 months without.

B. Body oil blends with added essential oils
Use instead of creams or body massage
Compositions:
(120 ml of any base oil or mixture, unless otherwise specified)
1. For normal skin
– 20 drops of lavender oil
– 10 drops of bergamot oil
– 10 drops of rose oil
2. For oily skin
– 15 drops cypress oil
– To 15 drops of cedar oil
– 15 drops frankincense oil
3. For dry skin
– 15 drops of lavender oil
– 15 drops of geranium oil
– 15 drops of rosewood oil
4. For aging skin
– 15 drops of lavender oil
– 15 drops frankincense oil
– 15 drops patchouli oil
5. Stimulates, awakens, refreshes and improves circulation
– 35 drops of rosemary oil
– 25 drops basil oil
– 15 drops peppermint oil
6. Weakness of the connective tissue (stretch marks)
– 60 ml wheat germ oil, as the base
– 40 drops lavender oil
7. For tired and aching feet
– 20 drops of rosemary oil
– 15 drops of lavender oil
– 5 drops peppermint oil
8. For firming
– 25 drops of lavender oil
– 5 drops neroli oil
– 5 drops of rose oil
– 5 drops of frankincense oil
9. To stimulate weight loss apply to the places of fat deposits
– 20 drops of juniper oil
– 15 drops cypress oil
– 5 drops of rosemary oil
10. Cellulitis # 1
– 120 ml of jojoba oil or wheat germ, as the basis
– To 15 drops of fennel oil
– 15 drops cypress oil
– 15 drops of juniper oil
11. Cellulitis # 2
– 120 ml of jojoba oil or wheat germ oil as the basis
– 20 drops of orange oil
– 20 drops of cypress oil
– 10 drops of sage oil
12. To increase breast size (Use twice a day for several months, there are no miracles!)
– 15 drops ylang-ylang
– 15 drops of geranium
Preparation:
Pour base oil or mixture into a container for storage, add the essential oils from the selected recipe, close the bottle with composition and shake for 1-2 minutes.
Application:
Is applied directly to the skin to moisturize and improve its structure, as well as for massage.

C. Body Cream
As a base you can use an odorless cream or prepare the composition yourself.
The usual base for cream with essential oils:
– 120 ml of base oil to choose
– 160 ml of water
– 7.5 ml beeswax
– 0.5 teaspoon of Borax
Compositions:
1. Moisturizing #1 (for all skin types)
– 25 ml of anhydrous lanolin (animal wax)
– 25 ml of coconut oil
– 125 ml of jojoba oil
– 50 ml of almond oil
– 25 ml of wheat germ oil
– 1 tablespoon oil vitamin E
– 50 drops of essential oil or a mixture depending on what effect you want to achieve from their aroma-therapeutic effect.
2. Moisturizer # 2 (for all skin types)
– 30 ml of canola oil
– 15 ml Coco oil
– 5 ml of beeswax
– 45 ml of distilled water
– 35 drops of lavender essential oil
– 12 drops essential of sandalwood oil
3. Moisturizing # 3
Recipe using dry herbs (for any skin type)
– 0.5 tablespoon of rose petals
– 0.5 tablespoon of calendula
– 120 ml water
– 30 ml almond oil
– 30 ml peanut oil
– ¼ teaspoon of Borax
– 4 ml of beeswax
– 10 drops essential oil of rose, geranium or neroli on request
4. Supply #1(for normal, combination and oily skin)
– 15 ml canola oil
– 10 ml olive oil (or St. John’s wort, calendula or chamomile)
– 5 ml of peanut butter
– 5 ml coconut oil
– 5 ml of beeswax
– 45 ml of distilled water
If olive oil is not infused with the herb, you could choose to add either 2 ml of calendula oil or 10-12 drops of chamomile oil.
– 15 drops of essential oil of ylang-ylang
– 15 drops of lavender
– 7-8 drops of lemongrass
5. Supply #2
Recipe using dry herbs for normal, combination and oily skin.
– 0.5 tablespoon of elderberry flowers
– 0.5 tbsp. sage oil
– 0.5 tablespoons of yarrow normal
– 120 ml water
– 30 ml of grape seed oil
– 30 ml of canola oil
– ¼ teaspoon of Borax
– 4 ml of beeswax
– 8 drops of sage oil (optional)
– 15 drops of lime oil (optional)
6. Regenerating # 1 (For all skin types, especially dry and aging)
– 0.5 tablespoon (marshmallow root)
– 0.5 tablespoon of fennel seed oil
– 120 ml water
– To 15 ml of jojoba oil
– 30 ml peanut oil
– 7.5 ml of avocado oil
– 7.5 ml wheat germ oil
– ¼ teaspoon of Borax
– 4 ml of beeswax
– 10 drops of fennel oil or other essential oils (optional)
7. Regenerating # 2 (for all skin types, especially dry and aging)
– To 15 ml of jojoba oil
– To 10 ml of avocado oil
– 10 ml peanut oil
– 20 ml olive oil (better infused with calendula or chamomile oil)
– 10 ml oil of wheat germ
If olive oil is not infused, then you can choose to add 2 ml of calendula oil or 10-12 drops of chamomile oil
– To 5 ml of Leticia
– 15 ml of Shea butter
– 15 ml coconut oil
– 8 ml beeswax
– 5 ml vegetable glycerin
– 5ml (100 drops) of lavender essential oil
– 15 drops of essential oil of geranium (pelargonium)
– 10 drops of cedar essential oil
Preparation:
If your composition calls for dry herbs infuse by pouring boiled water over the herbs using the amount indicated in the recipe. Allow to infuse for at least 4 hours. Strain. Add the essential oil and pieces of beeswax in specified quantity as directed in the recipe. Heat the resulting in a warm water bath, stirring occasionally until smooth. If the recipe calls for borax dissolve it in water or the infusion of herbs. If the recipe has water or infusion of herbs heat it to room temperature. Cooling the mixture of oils with wax to room temperature. For mixing the received water and oil mix it is necessary to use a blender. Add oil into the blender mixture, and gradually add water or infusion of herbs, stirring all at maximum speed until smooth or about 5 minutes. Essential oils are added at the last phase of the cream preparation, and the resulting composition is thoroughly mixed.
Application:
Is applied directly to the skin to improve its structure, as well as for massage.

D. Air fresheners for the body
Compositions:
60 ml of distilled water or meltwater. (Optional add 1 tablespoon of vodka to increase shelf life)
1. General recommendation
– 20 drops of essential oil or mixture of choice
2. For dry irritated skin
– 10 drops of chamomile oil (anti-irritation)
– 10 drops of fennel oil (anti-dryness)
3. For oily skin
– 15 drops of lemongrass oil
– 5 drops of lavender or rosemary oil (cleansing)
4. Cool and refreshing for hot weather
– 20 drops peppermint oil
5. Aphrodisiac
– 10 drops of ylang-ylang oil
– 10 drops sandalwood oil
Preparation:
Add water and the vodka (optional) in the storage vessel. Add essential oil and mix by shaking.
Use:
It is best to use in a sprayer.

E. Deodorant
I. Deodorant in liquid form
Base:
– 50 ml of vodka
– 50 ml of distilled water
– 1-3 ml of glycerin (optional for mitigating composition)
Compositions:
1.“Woody”
(Good for both women and men. Combines disinfecting and deodorizing effects)
– 100ml basics deodorant-liquid
– 10 drops of tea tree oil
– 10 drops of cedar oil
– 10 drops sandalwood oil
2. “Exotic”
– 100 ml basics of deodorant-liquid
– 10 drops geranium oil
– 10 drops of patchouli oil
– 15 drops of lavender oil
3. “Vanilla”
– 15 ml vanilla tincture (15 ml vodka add half a vanilla bean, infuse for at least 3 weeks)
– 15 ml sage tincture (15 ml vodka add about 4 grams of sage, infuse for at least 3 weeks)
– 1 ml of glycerin
– 30 ml of water
– 5 drops tea tree oil
– 8 drops lavender oil
– 4 drops of cedar oil
4. “Saleeby”
(Sage has cleansing and astringent effects, and the alcohol disinfecting and deodorizing)
– 50 ml of vodka or brandy
– 50 ml of water infusion of sage (60 ml boiling water to half tablespoon sage, leave for 1 hour, and you can also use infusions of basil, lavender, mint, thyme or yarrow)
– 2-3 ml of glycerol
– 20 drops of sage oil
5. “Clove” (Clove has a strong cleansing and deodorizing effects)
– 50 ml of vodka or brandy
– 50 ml of the water extract of clove (60 ml boiling water to half teaspoon of cloves, leave for 1 hour; you can use other herbs (see deodorant “Saleeby”)
– 2-3 ml of glycerol
– 2 drops essential oil of clove
Preparation:
Add water or infusion, vodka and glycerin in a container for storage or dispenser. Stir or shake to mix well. Add essential oil and mix by shaking.
Use:
It is best to use a sprayer.
II. Deodorant as powder
Compositions:
1. “Orange” (refreshing)
– 1 tablespoon baking soda
– 5 drops of essential oil of sweet orange
– 3 drops of essential oil of tea tree
– 1 drop cassia
2. “Cinnamon-rosemary” (refreshing)
– 4 tablespoons of clay
– 16 drops cinnamon oil
– 25 drops of rosemary oil
– 10 drops of thuja oil
Preparation:
Add baking soda or clay into a bowl for mixing. Add essential oils and mix thoroughly. Add the obtained composition in a vessel for use or storage.

A. Liquid soap for cuticle care.
Composition:
– 5 ml liquid soap for the base
– 1 drop each of lemon, lavender and sandalwood oils
– 2 drops of tea tree oil if there is a fungus
Preparation:
Mix the components and pour into a bottle for storage.
Storage:
The bottle should be made of dark glass and the composition should be stored in a cool place.
Application:
Soak hands in a soapy bath for 5 minutes to soften the cuticles and cleanse the skin under the nails. Gently push back the cuticles.

B. Oil treatment for dry cracked cuticles
Composition:
– 30 ml of jojoba oil or olive or peanut oil
– 10 drops of lavender essential oil
– 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil
Preparation:
Slowly heat the oil and add essential oils. The composition can be used several times if you keep the vessel covered with a lid. Use several times as long as the composition seems fresh.
Application:
Place your fingertips in the warm composition for 20-30 minutes.
Recommendations:
For the best results carry out the procedure 1-2 times a day.

C. Strengthen nails
Recommendations:
Rub essential tea tree oil into the cuticles to strengthen and impart health to the nails.

A. Oil for nail care
Composition:
– 30 ml almond oil
– 2 drops of lavender oil
– 2 drops sandalwood oil
– 2 drops of cypress oil
Preparation:
Prepare right before use. Heat almond oil in a small basin. Add essential oil and stir.
Application:
Place the fingertips in the basin and soak for 10 minutes. This composition can also be used for toenails.

B. Massage oil for nails
Composition:
– 4 ml of almond or jojoba oil
– 5 drops of vitamin E (or vitamin E 1 capsule)
1. 2 drops each of lemon, sandalwood, lavender, tea tree and benzoin oils
2. 3 drops each of sandalwood and frankincense oils, 2 drops lemon, lavender and benzoin oils (recommended for damaged cuticle)
Preparation:
Mix the components and pour into a bottle for storage.
Storage:
The bottle should be of a dark glass and the composition should be stored in a cool place.
Application:
Apply 2 drops of the composition daily (preferably at bedtime) on each nail and massage the nail. Massaging is very important.
Notes:
Can also be used for toenails.

C. Oil for the care of brittle nails
Composition:
– 30 ml vegetable oil
– 20 drops of lemon oil
Preparation:
Mix the components and pour in a bottle made of dark glass.
Application:
Lubricate the nails regularly with the prepared composition.

D. Getting rid of fungal infection
Recommendations:
Massage tea tree essential oil to the infected nail 2-3 times a day. If results are not achieved after 2 to 3 weeks, take a break for a few weeks and repeat the course of treatment.

Our hands are constantly in motion; we are always doing something. Hands are the mirror of our age, so caring for them is important, both from the point of view of health but also aesthetic – especially for women. Essential oils can help you keep your hands looking their best. For those who work with chemically active substances, or even only with water, hand care is very important. This article provides different recipes using essential oils for the care of hands, nails and cuticles.

A. Gel hand wash
Composition:
– 300 ml of boiled water
– 120 ml of witch hazel extract
– 120 ml of glycerin soap
– 2-3 tablespoons of pectin
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 g borax (optional)
– 10 drops of essential oil (lavender or myrrh oil for chapped and damaged skin)
– 10 drops chamomile essential oil
Preparation:
Heat the water with the addition of the witch hazel. Gradually add the borax and stir. Add the soap to the mixture and let it melt. Heat about 2-3 cups of water separately and slowly add the pectin. Stir until it is completely dissolved. Add the dissolved pectin to the soap mixture, stir and cool. When the composition reaches body temperature add the honey and essential oil and mix thoroughly. For convenience, pour the mixture into a bottle with a pump for dispensing. In a few hours the mixture will be ready to use. If the gel is too thick, add water.

B. Aromatic liquid hand soap
Composition:
– 120 ml of Castile liquid soap for the base (fragrance free for children or babies)
– 40 drops of essential oil of your choice: orange, bergamot, lavender, lemon, juniper, niaouli, rosemary, pine, tea tree, clary sage or eucalyptus
Preparation:
Mix components and place in a bottle with a pump for dispensing the mixture.

C. Salt compositions for hand washing or hand bath
Compositions:
6 tablespoons of sea salt
1. stimulant for tired and hurting hands
– 10 drops of peppermint oil
– 10 drops of rosemary oil
– 5 drops of lemon grass oil
2. disinfectant, antifungal, muscle relaxing
– 10 drops of tea tree oil
– 10 drops of lavender oil
– 5 drops of Melissa oil
3. relaxing and soothing for tired and strained hands with irritated and inflamed skin
– 10 drops sandalwood oil
– 5 drops patchouli oil
– 5 drops nutmeg oil
– 5 drops of chamomile oil
Preparation:
Place salt in a jar suitable for storage. Add the essential oil, stir to mix, close the jar and shake until mixed thoroughly.
Storage:
The bottle should be of dark glass or opaque. Do not store near sources of heat or in the sun.
Application:
For soaking add 1-2 teaspoons of composition in soapy water for one hand bath.
Recommendations:
Salt can dry the skin and it is recommended that you use a moisturizer after each bath.

D. Hand bath only with essential oils
For the basin:
1. Caring for aging skin
– 2 drops each of chamomile, benzoin and sandalwood oils.
2. To soften the skin
– 5-7 drops of jasmine oil
3. To improve blood circulation (Good to use in winter)
– 3 drops of black pepper and ginger oils
– 2 drops of geranium oil
4. arthritis
– 2 drops each of marjoram and lavender oils
– 1 drop each of juniper and incense oils
Preparation:
Use a relatively hot soapy water for cleaning your nails before a manicure, or water without soap. For a hand bath add 5-8 drops of essential oil or a blend.
Recommendations:
Keep your hands in the bath for 10-15 minutes. Use every day for 3-4 weeks. Support the regime and continue to use once or twice a week.

E. Oils for hand care
(1 session of care)
1. Mediterranean recipe (to soften and moisturize the skin)
– 1-2 teaspoons cold pressed olive oil
– 1 drop of lavender oil
2. Islands of the South Seas recipe (for softening and cooling the skin)
– 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil (it will melt on hand, cooling)
– 1 drop of rosemary oil
Preparation:
Mix components.
Storage:
Recommended using a bottle made of dark glass. Do not store near sources of heat and in the sun.
Application:
Massage the hands with the prepared composition.

F. Butter cream for hands
Composition:
– 4 tablespoons of lanolin
– 6 tablespoons of olive oil or jojoba oil
– 10 drops chamomile oil
Preparation:
Melt the lanolin in a water bath and stir thoroughly to mix. Remove from heat, add selected oil, stir and cool. When the composition is almost cooled, add essential oil and stir the composition to mix. Pour into storage container.